The Nippo Maru is located East of Dublon Island in about 150-feet of water. It was a 5-hold passenger-cargo ship built in 1936. Her wartime mission was primarily water container, ammunition, and ordnance. She was 3764 tons and 353-feet long, 50-feet wide and 23-feet high. The range was 10,000 nm at 12 knots.
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Of particular interest on the upright deck of the Nippo Maru are the artillary, such as the Howitzer's with splinter shields shown below.
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Another spot of interest was the Bridge depicting what is left of the ship's wheel, telegraph and the voice tube.
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Topside is one of the vessel's vents, entry into one of its 5-holds and signs of the torpedo blast on the port side of the ship, at about 140-150-feet. This was another very interesting wreck to dive, but one where you need keep a close watch on your dive computer, owing to the depth and draw of interesting attractions.
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